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Event Planner/Technician

Customer relations and marketing professional experienced in the development and execution of a wide range of programs.  Demonstrated success in project management and achieving deadlines.  Excellent written and verbal communications, organization, 	planning and presentation abilities.  Volunteer involved in various aspects of the community.


•Marketing, identifying and contracting of non-profit organizations for silent and live auction fundraisers. 
•Work directly with booked clients in completing proposals and contracts.
•Develop and oversee project timelines.
•Input client auction items & creation event slide shows.
•Event night management and client care.

Community Volunteer/Non-profit Fundraiser 
*VP, Ways & Means – McAuliffe Middle School.
*Auction Committee – WeCare Family Support Center
*Volunteer – National Charity League for various local philanthropies.
*Auction chair – Rossmoor Elementary (secured venues, promotion of events, donation & sponsorship procurement, maintenance of database).  Co-president of Friends of Rossmoor Elementary and VP of Membership and Fundraising. 
*Softball and soccer coach.
*Sunday School teacher and Bible Camp leader.

Community Volunteer

*Management of strategic alliance programs and material requests.
*Manage and track college intern recruitment program.
*Coordination of events, training and appraisal processes.
*Support managing partners and associates to ensure an overall smooth and efficient operation.
*Preparation and arrangement of meetings, travel and corporate events.

Office Manager/Recruiting Coordinator

*Marketing of software and services to potential customers, determining specific product needs.
*Generated $102K in incremental revenue in a six-month period.
*Originated and coordinated promotional marketing materials, including direct mail pieces and press releases.
*Managed, coordinated and participated in all aspects of industry tradeshows.
*Developed and maintained timelines and budgets for projects, materials and tradeshows.
*Developed and maintained corporate database.

Marketing Manager

*Assisted vice president of marketing in all aspects of managing multi-million dollar account for company’s 
largest customer, Sears, Roebuck & Company.
*Supported field personnel in the preparation of promotional support, product merchandising and training for
more than 1300 retail, dealer and hardware stores.
*Assisted in the design, development and distribution of retail product displays, literature and training materials.
*Coordinated training events for over 6000 Sears’ associates.

Marketing Administrator

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